Snapshot
Israel at a glance
- Capital
- Jerusalem
- Population
- 10,147,200
- Area
- 20,770 km²
- Calling code
- +972
- Schengen
- Not in Schengen
- Tap water
- Generally safe
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Israel
Explore Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Haifa. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
Currency ILSTime in Jerusalem 05:21UTC+03:00Country codes IL / ISR
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Largest settlements in the available GeoNames snapshot (2026-09-06); population dates and city boundaries differ. GeoNames · CC BY 4.0.
Explore Jerusalem
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Jerusalem. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
15 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Church of the Holy Sepulchre is one option for your time in Jerusalem. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Mosque of Omar (Jerusalem)
Mosque of Omar (Jerusalem) is one option for your time in Jerusalem. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Tower of David (northeast tower)
Tower of David (northeast tower) is one option for your time in Jerusalem. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Safra Square
Safra Square is one option for your time in Jerusalem. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Al-Khanqah as-Salahiyya Mosque
Al-Khanqah as-Salahiyya Mosque is one option for your time in Jerusalem. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Co-Cathedral of the Most Holy Name of Jesus
Co-Cathedral of the Most Holy Name of Jesus is one option for your time in Jerusalem. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Greek Orthodox Church of Saint John the Baptist, Jerusalem
Greek Orthodox Church of Saint John the Baptist, Jerusalem is one option for your time in Jerusalem. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Annunciation, Jerusalem
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Annunciation, Jerusalem is one option for your time in Jerusalem. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Jerusalem
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Jerusalem is one option for your time in Jerusalem. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Tower of David
Tower of David is one option for your time in Jerusalem. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Museum of Underground Prisoners
Museum of Underground Prisoners is one option for your time in Jerusalem. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Herod's Palace (Jerusalem)
Herod's Palace (Jerusalem) is one option for your time in Jerusalem. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Jerusalem Old Town Hall
Jerusalem Old Town Hall is one option for your time in Jerusalem. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Teddy Park (Jerusalem)
Teddy Park (Jerusalem) is one option for your time in Jerusalem. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Chapel of Saint Helena, Jerusalem
Chapel of Saint Helena, Jerusalem is one option for your time in Jerusalem. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Before you step outside
Weather in Jerusalem
Temperature, rain, wind, sunrise, sunset and a seven-day outlook.
Full city weather → · Open-Meteo, Forecast updated when requested.
Think in the local currency
What is that in ILS?
Czech National Bank reference rate, 07 Sep 2026. For planning; card and cash exchange rates can differ.
Arrive with a little context
Land here. Start in Jerusalem.
TLV
An arrival option for Jerusalem
Ben Gurion International Airport
41.2 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Jerusalem. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Flights at TLV
Live flight times are not available here yet. Check the airport’s official board before travelling.
TLV airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Gurion International Airport | TLV | 41.2 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport | HFA | 116.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Ramon International Airport | ETM | 227.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
OurAirports · Public Domain. Airport transfer tool →
Runways, frequencies & all airport fields
Ben Gurion International Airport
Tel Aviv · LLBG
Elevation135 ft
Coordinates32.011398, 34.8867
Runways
03 / 21
9094 × 197 ft
ASP08 / 26
13327 × 148 ft
ASP12 / 30
10209 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
Ben Gurion Approach120.5 MHz
ATIS132.5 MHz
Tel Aviv Control121.4 MHz
Ben Gurion Ground118.05 MHz
Ben Gurion Ground/Delivery129.2 MHz
Ben Gurion Tower134.6 MHz
Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport
Haifa · LLHA
Elevation28 ft
Coordinates32.810219, 35.043719
Runways
15 / 33
4324 × 98 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
ATIS135.4 MHz
Haifa Tower133 MHz
Haifa Tower127.8 MHz
Ramon International Airport
Eilat · LLER
Elevation288 ft
Coordinates29.727009, 35.014116
Runways
01 / 19
11811 × Unknown width ft
Surface not recordedRadio frequencies
Not recorded
Travel reference only; not for aviation navigation.
Get around with confidence
Getting around Jerusalem
Load the available mapped lines. This is a route map, not a live departure board.
Stops along the route
OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Route coverage and stop ordering can be incomplete.
Explore the mapped bus, rail, metro, tram and ferry lines serving Jerusalem. Available modes depend on the local network. Check today’s departures and tickets with the operator.
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More ideas for your stay
Browse 15 ideas for Jerusalem — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.
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Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Directions ↗Church of the Holy Sepulchre is one option for your time in Jerusalem. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Mosque of Omar (Jerusalem)
Directions ↗Mosque of Omar (Jerusalem) is one option for your time in Jerusalem. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Tower of David (northeast tower)
Directions ↗Tower of David (northeast tower) is one option for your time in Jerusalem. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Safra Square
Directions ↗Safra Square is one option for your time in Jerusalem. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Al-Khanqah as-Salahiyya Mosque
Directions ↗Al-Khanqah as-Salahiyya Mosque is one option for your time in Jerusalem. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Co-Cathedral of the Most Holy Name of Jesus
Directions ↗Co-Cathedral of the Most Holy Name of Jesus is one option for your time in Jerusalem. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Greek Orthodox Church of Saint John the Baptist, Jerusalem
Directions ↗Greek Orthodox Church of Saint John the Baptist, Jerusalem is one option for your time in Jerusalem. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Annunciation, Jerusalem
Directions ↗Cathedral of Our Lady of the Annunciation, Jerusalem is one option for your time in Jerusalem. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Jerusalem
Directions ↗Holy Trinity Cathedral, Jerusalem is one option for your time in Jerusalem. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Tower of David
Directions ↗Tower of David is one option for your time in Jerusalem. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Museum of Underground Prisoners
Directions ↗Museum of Underground Prisoners is one option for your time in Jerusalem. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Herod's Palace (Jerusalem)
Directions ↗Herod's Palace (Jerusalem) is one option for your time in Jerusalem. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Jerusalem Old Town Hall
Directions ↗Jerusalem Old Town Hall is one option for your time in Jerusalem. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Teddy Park (Jerusalem)
Directions ↗Teddy Park (Jerusalem) is one option for your time in Jerusalem. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Chapel of Saint Helena, Jerusalem
Directions ↗Chapel of Saint Helena, Jerusalem is one option for your time in Jerusalem. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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